How far is Bossier City, LA from New Sarpy, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to New Sarpy, LA is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264 miles (424.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and New Sarpy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and New Sarpy.
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Start on Monroe Street
24 m · 5 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
897 ft · 33 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
53.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 3188 South: LaPlace
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Belle Terre Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Belle Terre Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Airline Highway
7 mi · 10 min · West Airline Highway
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Turn right onto Apple Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Apple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Troxclair Lane
724 ft · 32 sec · Troxclair Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Troxclair Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and New Sarpy.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 03h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near New Sarpy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to New Sarpy?
The road trip is about 309.8 miles (498.6 km) and usually takes 05h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Bossier City and 154.9 miles from New Sarpy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264 miles (424.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near New Sarpy.
Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cheneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and New Sarpy. Straight-line distance: 264.03 mi (424.92 km).
#1 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 68,159 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159900, -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Sarpy
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,464 |
| Coordinates | 29.9781700, -90.3896300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Sarpy (-90.38963, 29.97817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $41.39 | $82.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.55 | $93.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.55 | $101.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $59.19 | $118.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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